1 Peter 5:5

Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The author addresses a church community, directing younger believers to submit to elders and all believers to practice mutual humility, placed between a promise to shepherds and a command to submit under God. The words — νεώτεροι (neōteroi) translates to younger [ones], and ὑποτασσόμενοι (hupotassomenoi) denotes the active, continuous posture of be submitting yourselves. The thread — The contrast between divine opposition to pride and grace for the humble runs through Proverbs 3:34 and James 4:6, while the directive for mutual submission aligns with Ephesians 5:21. Why it lands — The text commands younger believers to yield to elder leadership and all believers to adopt mutual humility, establishing that humility is the required condition for receiving grace.

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The Greek words

King James Version

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Cross-references

James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
Ephesians 5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.
Romans 13:14 Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.
Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
1 Peter 4:5 But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.